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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.14, 1,251.84 and 514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.14, 1,251.84 and 514.14 is: 709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.14 : 1,251.84 = 514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.14/1,251.84 = 514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.14x = 1,251.84 × 514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.14x = 643,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,621.02/907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.51

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